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Spying on ex's social media - since my breakup I can't stop from monitoring. Is that okay?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 30, 2015
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in my situation, i have actually done this. i think you should try not to. what if you see them with a different significant other? you will probably be shattered. i think it would be best for you not to stalk them and just block them. ive learned this because ive done it both ways.
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Profile: AngelBoo
AngelBoo on Dec 30, 2015
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We all do it for a while but it's best to move on. You make end up hurting worse if you fixate on someone too much.
Profile: ILoveMusic77899
ILoveMusic77899 on Dec 31, 2015
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Of course. People always have different ways of moving on, but of you are checking to see if they have say a new partner, maybe it suggest you aren't completley over them...
Profile: hpfan
hpfan on Dec 31, 2015
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It's natural. However, you must admit to yourself that it's very harmful to do it. Whenever you get the urge, try to force yourself to do something else.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Dec 31, 2015
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Yes that's okay,it happens with everyone just try to move on and then spying on your ex accounts would seem such a silly thing for you.
Profile: Mindandmatter3
Mindandmatter3 on Dec 31, 2015
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I did it for some time after my break up and occasionally still do. Depending on how obsessive you are about it and if it's helping you or not. My best guess is that you still have feelings and are looking for a way to make sure shes ok. But its best to stop before it gets out of hand.
Profile: Dreeger
Dreeger on Dec 31, 2015
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As long as the other person does not experience discomfort in any way from you checking on his or her social media, I would not think too bad of it. You clearly are not over said person and need more time. However, to get over a person quicker it is most likely better to not remind yourself of that person too often.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 1, 2016
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It's okay but it's not a healthy way to move on. You need time and space try to distract yourself with other things like youtube, twitter or friends social media.
Profile: Kryssy88
Kryssy88 on Jan 2, 2016
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It's probably an unhealthy behavior. although I too sometimes do this. I would suggest blocking your EX on social media and getting as far away as possible from him.
Profile: Indiana
Indiana on Jan 3, 2016
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That is not OK, because seeing it and comparing your life to theirs will only increase the pain that you feel when they move on. I would suggest blocking them, or removing yourself from facebook for a while so you do not feel the temptation. A goo;d way to feel better is to distract yourself with friends and hobbies!
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